(212) 253-9966
185 Ave C
(11th Street and 12th Street )
New York,
NY
10009
40.7268
-73.977
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Alphabet City
Cafecito
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About cafecito
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Citysearch
The Scene – On a well-traveled stretch of Avenue C, this storefront offers some of the most authentic Cuban flavors this side of the embargo. At a white-tiled bar, singles snack on tostones con ajo, fried plantains with an intensely garlicky dipping sauce, or sip sangria and mojitos as they await take-out orders. In the adjacent dining room, with low lights and bright Caribbean music, a young crowd squeezes into cozy tables. – – The Food – A tempting and inexpensive menu makes it easy to try something new, and bollos, flavorful hush puppies studded with sweet corn and…
02/09/09
Love Cafecito in Summer and Winter
by AMandK at Citysearch
Friday would not be Friday without a great meal at Cafecito. The pollo, the salad with shrimp. Fantastic. We love the staff, too. Our grandson is also a very big fan!
10/29/08
Great spot to share dinner!
by jackod at Citysearch
Been coming here for ages. Great for dates or dinner with friends. Food is not too expensive, service is always solid. Good tequila selection! Cuban music is present, but you won't have any trouble hearing each other.
09/14/08
Nothing to brag about
by chikanextel at Citysearch
I came here with a friend yesterday ( Sat. night). The ambiance is very nice. The mango margarita was good but too small and too pricey. They need to make them bigger if they want to charge 11.00. I ate the churasco I must say that it was delicious. My friend ate vaca frita that was also great. I have tasted better Cuban food. I don't think I will be visiting again. The bar tender was friendly. The place wasn't bad, but it' wouldn't be on my top three choices. I would recommend the food but not the drinks. That margarita was more like a shot with a lot of ice in a small cup. That really disappointed me. Three tiny margarita's later and no buzzzz. Go for brunch and drink somewhere else....
- Pros: Tostones were good
- Cons: drinks too small over priced
The Details on cafecito
Know Before You Go:
Make sure you've got enough cash--Cafecito doesn't take credit cards.
Save Money:
The Saborcito (little taste) of Cuba allows diners to sample a bunch of appetizers, including bollos, empanadas, and ham croquettes, for one low price.
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